Green County, 1792
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Formed from parts of Lincoln and Nelson counties. The last of seven formed during first legislature. Named for General Nathanael Greene, who, in the Revolutionary War, commanded a unit at Boston, 1776; helped plan defense of New York; fought at Trenton, Brandywine and Monmouth. Sent south by Washington.
Greene's Carolina campaign forced British to leave Charleston, 1782.
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More markers in Green
Unique Father and Son
Greensburg, KY
Reuben Creel, Greensburg native, appointed by Lincoln as consul from U.S. to Chihuahua, Mexico, 1863.
Iron in Green County
N. of Brush Creek, KY
Three iron furnaces built along Brush Creek after iron ore was found in 1815.
Lincoln's Law Partner
Greensburg, KY
Birthplace of William H. Herndon, 1818.
Home of Early Minister
Greensburg, KY
Home of the Rev. David Rice, founder of first Presbyterian churches west of Alleghenies, 1784.
Lincoln's Mentor
KY 61, KY
Three miles west, birthplace of Mentor Graham, 1800-86, "The Man Who Taught Lincoln.